† STUDY the Scripture every day. In light of what I have read, what is God calling me to be or to do today?

† PRAY at least three times a day [Please add to your prayers]

St. Stephen’s Rule of Life

Readings for Next Sunday - July 22, 2018 (9th Sunday after Pentecost)

2 Samuel 7:1-14a ; Psalm 89: 20-37; Ephesians 2: 11-22; Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56

† GIVE regularly to support the Church’s ministry [envelopes, gifts, talents and time]

Birthday Blessings

Banria John (15th), Nadeen Murray (16th)

Brian Murray (18th), Blessing Omere (19th), Deion Allicock (20th), Aliyah Sealey (20th)

Housebound

Sick &

Recovering

Alton Ballantyne, George Barnett, Courtney Bolden, Dophne Bolden, Coralee Campbell, Thelma Edwards, Kathleen Ellis, Rueben Grant, Nellie Greenidge, Lily Griggs, Andrew Gunraj, Carmen Hibbert, Ena Hordatt, Rita John, Torrette Knight, Felicia McCalla, Paul Patterson, Kathleen Reid, Rema Yellery, Joan Singh, Hyacinth Nwosu, Dorine Russell, Fitzgerald Grant.

Sick Friends

Abigail Barran, Rosette Bartley, Jacqueline Brady, Mohani Budhwa, Joyce Burpee, Angie Chung, Norma Elcock, Donna Henriques, Evelyn Hordatt, Margaret Hudson, Enric Johnson, Audrey Laidlaw, Tania Leon, Kyle McIntosh, Emma Prichard, Robert Sinclair, Nolan Telfer, Charles Warrington, Joyce Wil-liams, Junior Williams, Michael Allder, Ken Bahadhur, Jaleel Burton, Everton Williams, Neville Tennant, Randy Peters, Kushal Umashankar, James Mungra, Taticia Linton, Nicola Osborn, Su-san Budnic, Roland Coy, Ian Nero,Benedicta Emilia Hadad, The Venerable Gbenga Oniye.

This Week’s Readings for Daily Devotion

Mon. –Ps. 41, 42 Jos. 7: 1-13 Mt. 26: 36-46

Tue. –Ps. 45 Jos. 8: 1-22 Mt. 26: 47-56

Wed. –Ps. 119: 49-72 Jos. 8: 30-35 Mt. 26: 57-68

Thu. –Ps. 50 Jos. 9: 3-21 Mt. 26: 69-75

Fri. –Ps. 40, 54 Jos. 9: 22-10: 15 Mt. 27: 1-10

Sat. –Ps. 55 Jos. 23: 1-16 Mt. 27: 11-23

2259 Jane Street, TORONTO, ON. M3M 1A6

Tel: Office - (416) 241-4639 Fax: Office - (416) 248-5415

Fr. Theadore Hunt

rector@saintstephensdownsview.com

Parish Administrator-- -- office@saintstephensdownsview.com

Website www.saintstephensdownsview.com

MISSION

To worship God, creating a caring, Christian community,

through growth and celebration, using our gifts and talents to reach out in love to others.

OUR MOTTO

Bearing witness by faith and works.

OUR PRIORITIES

Christian Education, Youth & Outreach.

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

July 15th, 2018

SUNG EUCHARIST: 10:00AM

WELCOME

A special welcome to all parishioners, visitors & friends.

We invite visitors to sign our Visitors Book.

If you do not have a Church home we invite you to make the

Church of St. Stephen your spiritual haven.

BE THOUGHTFUL & REVERENT

Before Service:

Talk with God

During Service:

Let God talk to you

After Service:

Talk with each other

The word is very near you; it is in your mouth and

in your heart, so that you can do it.

Deuteronomy 30:14

King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some were saying, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; and for this reason these powers are at work in him." But others said, "It is Elijah." And others said, "It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old." But when Herod heard of it, he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised." For Herod himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because Herod had married her. For John had been telling Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." And Herodias had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him. But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee. When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it." And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom." She went out and said to her mother, "What should I ask for?" She replied, "The head of John the baptizer." Immediately she rushed back to the king and requested, "I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter." The king was deeply grieved; yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he did not want to refuse her. Immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.

LETS REFLECT MARK 6: 14-29

Summer Schedule: There will be one service at 10am beginning Sunday July 1st and continuing up to and including the Labor Day holiday weekend (Sunday September 2nd). The regular schedule of services will resume on Sunday Septem-ber 9th."

Community Garden: Gardening season is here once again! The return of warm weather has brought with it the return of activity in our community garden. Orders for plants for the garden will be placed very soon. If you are, or would like to be, involved in this initiative, please speak with Violet, our Community Garden Coordi-nator, for more information."

Please let us know: If you are ill, or if you know of another member of the parish who is ill or in hospital, please contact the Parish Office to let us know at 416-241-4639.

LAST WEEK’S

STATISTICS

ATTENDANCE

114

OFFERINGS

$1, 579.90

YTD

$74, 798.55

BUDGET

$2,966

Let’s Communicate, Connect and Collaborate

Tuesday @7pm Prayer & Bible Study

Wednesdays @ 11am-12:30pm Saints Café

Wednesday @1pm-2pm Soul Food (Resumes Sept. 12)

Thursday @7pm Bible Study (Resumes Sept. 13)

Thursday @7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal

This Week At St. Stephen’s

10: 00 a.m. Service

Ushers Jean, Roslyn, Tellece, Rachel Chalice: Hilton R., Cerlene W.

Readers: Rhona M., Maraval O.

Gospeller: Bev B.

Intercessor: Ericka M.

Altar Guild: Omoyeni O., Carol B.

Counters: Foster, Maraval, Kameel, Lotoya Servers: Kendra, Matthew, Chante, Briana, Ladainian

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10: 00 a.m. Service

Ushers Omoyeni , Winsome, Uche, Pauline

Chalice: Allan A., Kwame M.

Readers: Kameel B., Hyacinth E.

Gospeller: Dwight R.

Intercessor: Felicia H.

Altar Guild: Natasha A., Orphtee Q.

Counters: Norman, Shalon, Orphtee Servers: Kanier, Rakim, Jahnyah, Christian, Bryan

Next week’s Ministers

Matthew 22:37-40

I have to wonder what the Pharisees expect Jesus to say here. Don’t bear a

grudge? Don’t blaspheme? Pray the Shema twice a day? Instead of focusing on

a specific law, Jesus looks at the bigger picture, answering in much the same

way he does regarding the payment of taxes.

If all we have and are is God’s, by virtue of being made in God’s image,

doesn’t it make sense that our hearts are God’s as well? And if our hearts are

God’s, then shouldn’t our actions reflect the love of God that moves in us and

consumes us?

The logic may be simple, but the teaching is hard. To keep the laws of God,

our hearts must be filled with love for God. And this love requires constant

attention and renewal, a continual “yes” to remain attentive and true to the

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OUR COMMUNITY

THE GATHERING

Processional Hymn 3BB - Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

CALL TO WORSHIP Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. People And also with you. Priest Almighty God,

To you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen

Priest Glory to God in the Highest, Page 186 The Collect: Page 367

Praise & Worship: 226BB - Oh, the Glory of Your Presence

THE WORD

First Reading: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19

Psalm: 24

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14

Gradual Hymn: 624BB - His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Chorus: Ancient Words

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

Chorus: Ancient Words

Sermon : Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd

THE RESPONSE

The Apostle's Creed Page 189

Prayers of the People

A time of silence follows each petition

Confession & Absolution

Priest Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in

mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us

confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness.

Priest Most merciful God,

All: We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ , have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Priest Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

THE SACRAMENT

Offertory Hymn 571BB - Trust and Obey Prayer over The Gifts Page 368 Eucharistic Prayer #3 Page 198

The Lord’s Prayer (Slane) Communion Hymns 778BB - Sweet By and By

775BB - Beyond the Sunset

769BB - O That Will Be Glory

Ablutions 34BB - He Is Lord Prayer after communion Page 368 Glory to God Page 214

THE BLESSING & DISMISSAL

Priest: The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and Love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be amongst you and remain with you always. All: Amen Welcome & Announcements

Recessional Hymn 772BB - When We All Get to Heaven

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

All Thanks be to God.